takepacific OP t1_jebmk79 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Reply to comment by icemanalien in A gorgeous red rock & red sky evening in Sedona, Arizona [OC][1237x1900] by takepacific

That’s interesting, thanks for sharing. There was a ton of traffic in town while I was there and the trails were packed. I guess it was spring break apparently, but still seemed way too crowded.

icemanalien t1_jebnquc wrote on March 30, 2023 at 8:57 PM

Spring break is still affecting the area for sure. My issues primarily are with the USFS closing a vast majority of the Coconino to dispersed camping which makes everyone have to be in a handful of small designated spots. The place I’m camped at is overcrowded and trying to get any parking in town or at any trailheads is impossible unless you get there before sunrise. Such a cool spot but sadly it’s not a very welcoming community any more. Have you made it over to Jerome?

takepacific OP t1_jebp7ga wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:07 PM

That is disappointing, competing for parking spots is not fun. I haven't heard of Jerome but it looks really cool, I'll have to add it to my list of places.

icemanalien t1_jec00bk wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:19 PM

Definitely worth the stop if you’re into history at all. Well preserved boom town

tedyassso t1_jecdzhz wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:59 PM

Spring break and other common holidays are always extra packed, but overcrowding has been an issue for years now.